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Mosquitoes in Sump Tank

Started this discussion. Last reply by Yron M. Retuta Dec 3, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Anyone with mosquitoes breeding in their sump tank? How was it resolved? I have a 55 gallon barrel sump tank with an opening small enough that I can resolve the problem by covering it with netting or…Continue

Expected tilapia growth in 55 gallon tank

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff S Nov 18, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I have a 55 gallon tank, with three tilapia (one 6-inch and two 4-inch) and another fifteen about 1.5-inch long. What's biggest size can I reasonably expect and in what time-frame? Thanks.Continue

Dissolved Oxygen meter

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Matthew Nov 22, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Hello:I am considering purchasing a meter to measure dissolved oxygen in my aquaponic system with tilapia here in the Caribbean (temperature range of 75 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit). Saw the following…Continue

Sustainable stocking of tilapia fish tank(s)

Started this discussion. Last reply by S.E. Bastian Nov 11, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hello:Greetings! I am new to aquaponics. I am trying to figure out, how does one stock fish, Tilapia, such that:the 'weight' or 'size' or 'number' of fish will supply the grow beds nutrient…Continue

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How did you find us?: Aquaponic Gardening Book

Are you an aquaponic gardener already?: Yes

If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply): flood and drain media

How old is your system?: Less than 6 months

What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply): Tilapia

How big is your fish tank?: 50 gallon

Name a part of a fish (spam blocking question): gill

Please tell us something else about yourself.: Biotechnologist/Breeder/Agriculturist.